Asymmetric Economic Integration

Dr. Snorri Thomas Snorrason received his PhD in Economics from Lancaster University, UK, earned his MBA in Organizations & Markets, Finance and Marketing from the University of Rochester, NY and got his BSc in Economics from the University of Iceland. His main research interests lie in the fields of international trade, microeconomics, regional economics, econometrics, general equilibrium and welfare analysis.

Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Theory of Trade Agreements and Economic Integration, Size of Economics, Trade Costs and Economic Welfare.- 3 An Empirical Analysis of the Size Characteristics of Economies.- 4 An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Trade Costs on Trade Flows and Welfare: Country Size and PTA Implications.- 5 A Cross-Section Analysis of Size Classification and the Effects of Preferential Trade Agreements.- 6 A Panel data Analysis of Size Classification and the Effects of Preferential Trade Agreements.- 7 Summary and Conclusions.- 8 Appendices.- References.- Subject Index.